Commission for conciliation and Mediation

The Commission for Conciliation and Mediation has been established under Section 87 of the Employment Relations Act 2008 (Act No. 32 of 2008) thereby replacing the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) which was established under Section 41 of the repealed Industrial Relations Act 1973.

The main function of the Commission for Conciliation and Mediation is to provide conciliation, mediation and advisory services for promoting the improvement of industrial relations in the workplace.

OUR VISION

Be a one-stop specialist agency assisting employers, employees and trade unions to resolve fairly and promptly their disputes with minimum legal formalities through discussion, negotiation and mediation.

OUR MISSION

To provide a broader range of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to supplement formal litigation and assist trade unions, employees and employers to resolve their differences creatively.

OUR CORE VALUES

(a) Quality.

(b) Neutrality.

(c) Confidentiality.

(d) Responsiveness, Relevance and Timeliness.

(e) Team Spirit.

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMMISSION

In accordance with Section 87(2) of the Employment Relations Act 2008, the Commission shall be constituted and shall consist of-

(a) a President;

(b) a Vice-President; and

(c) not more than 6 other members who shall be appointed by the Minister for such period as he may determine after consultation with the most representative organizations of workers and employers; and

(d) not more than 2 independent members who shall be appointed by the Minister for such period as he may determine.